Author Archives: RagBlog

Matt over at Today in Iraq gave us the title of this post. He is referring to the Amerikan politicians who don’t want to concede that what’s happening in Iraq is a civil war. The choice of term is moot … Continue reading →

The Association president rhetorically asks about someone putting up a sign advocating the bombing of Iraq. We wonder WTF he thinks the US is currently doing, singing lullabies for the Iraqis? Moron … Subdivision Bans Wreath With Peace SignHomeowner Defies … Continue reading →

Curl up with the popcorn, candy, and soft drinks. But you might want a barf-bag handy. This has some graphic stuff. We believe it’s a BBC special analysing the reason the Iraq war is the least-reported war in history. Hmmm … Continue reading →

A Symbol of “Extraordinary Rendition” Returns to the U.S. Tomorrow, a German man arrives at John F. Kennedy international airport. This seemingly unremarkable event is in fact a moment of personal bravery that ought to spur national contrition. Khaled El-Masri, … Continue reading →

No way I’m passing this one up. Artist isn’t known, but we do know who’s vaguely responsible for it: http://www.spaff.com/. And are we ever grateful to keep finding these great folks who do such creative, clever stuff. Thanks, ya’ll. And … Continue reading →

The MSM outdoes itself daily. They trip over each other to print the propaganda of the state. Here is a fine example of it, and a paper that could do better if it tried. But that’s the key word, isn’t … Continue reading →

Federal judges are suffocating the right to strikeBy Chris KutalikNov 25, 2006, 01:00 From auto parts to carhauling to airlines, employers have used bankruptcies to gut union contracts over the last five years. Now airline union members are beating the … Continue reading →

Expecting the Lightening Bolt Momentarily. But why do I have an uneasy feeling that Angus is Grace Slick’s mutt? Southern California, wants privacy, …. Thanks to David Hamilton for this.http://www.getbehindjesus.net/

An Open Letter to the People and Government of the US (And a Reply to the FARC)By James PetrasNov 26, 2006, 13:01 On a November 9, 2006, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-Peoples Army, (FARC-EP) sent an “Open Letter to … Continue reading →

There must be a story that goes with this post. I suppose there are several, interwoven stories buried in it. Leo is a recording engineer and musical instrument repair person. And he’s a musician, cancer survivor, and really nice guy. … Continue reading →

I meant to post this two days ago. It’s a recipe designed for the day after T-day. And although I say that using smoked turkey is important, that was just my inflated ego talking a few years ago. Use the … Continue reading →

Iraq just wasn’t enough for this all-Amerikan giant! First Iraq, Then the World!Halliburton Wrecks MexicoBy JOHN ROSSMacaspana, Tabasco. The billboard posted along the scrubby highway running east in sultry, southern Tabasco state displays lush jungle, a sun-dappled iguana, and a … Continue reading →